@falcon-highway300520 hours ago
Using a real number is fine if you are actually confident it is right.
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@EchoWithTicket1138October 16, 2026United States
How should I handle a market sizing case when I know a real-world number?
- Market Sizing
Sometimes I happen to know an actual market statistic from school or work. Should I use that number, or is it better to build an estimate from assumptions so the interviewer can see my reasoning?
@internetmarket8421 hour ago
Would you tell the interviewer where you remember the statistic from?
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